When the Los Angeles Chargers step onto the field for their Week 6 bout against the Denver Broncos, they will do so with quarterback Justin Herbert active. He had been dealing with a nagging ankle injury but that all seems to be resolved.

Over at ESPN, for example, the Chargers slot No. 18 in the Week 6 power rankings after a bye, with Kris Rhim writing the following: “Because of the running focus of coach Jim Harbaugh-led teams, Herbert having less gaudy passing stats was somewhat expected.

Justin Herbert knew during offseason workouts that there were going to be plenty of growing pains during Jim Harbaugh’s first season coaching the Los Angeles Chargers.